Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
933929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Fisch. ex Wydler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 428 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933267

Common Names

  • Cryptocoryne spiralis
  • Spiral Crypt
  • Spiral Water Trumpet

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Description

Cryptocoryne spiralis (also called Spiral Crypt, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant from the Araceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in slow-moving streams and rivers. It has a rosette-like growth form, with long, narrow, pointed leaves that are green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocoryne spiralis is an aquatic plant that is often used in aquariums and ponds. It is known for its ability to survive in low-light conditions and its ability to help filter out toxins from the water. It can also help to provide oxygen to the water and can be used to create a natural habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cryptocoryne spiralis var. cognatoides (Blatt. & McCann) S.R.Yadav, K.S.Patil & Bogner
Cryptocoryne spiralis var. spiralis
Cryptocoryne spiralis var. caudigera Bogner
Cryptocoryne spiralis var. huegelii (Schott) Bogner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocoryne spiralis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocoryne spiralis is a tropical aquatic plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by division or runners.

Where to Find Cryptocoryne spiralis

Cryptocoryne spiralis is native to India.

Species in the Cryptocoryne genus

Cryptocoryne coronata, Cryptocoryne sivadasanii, Cryptocoryne uenoi, Cryptocoryne yujii, Cryptocoryne ideii, Cryptocoryne zaidiana, Cryptocoryne noritoi, Cryptocoryne bangkaensis, Cryptocoryne mekongensis, Cryptocoryne loeiensis, Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana, Cryptocoryne affinis, Cryptocoryne alba, Cryptocoryne annamica, Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia, Cryptocoryne auriculata, Cryptocoryne beckettii, Cryptocoryne bogneri, Cryptocoryne bullosa, Cryptocoryne ciliata, Cryptocoryne cognata, Cryptocoryne consobrina, Cryptocoryne cordata, Cryptocoryne crispatula, Cryptocoryne cruddasiana, Cryptocoryne decus-silvae, Cryptocoryne dewitii, Cryptocoryne edithiae, Cryptocoryne elliptica, Cryptocoryne ferruginea, Cryptocoryne fusca, Cryptocoryne griffithii, Cryptocoryne hudoroi, Cryptocoryne jacobsenii, Cryptocoryne keei, Cryptocoryne lingua, Cryptocoryne longicauda, Cryptocoryne minima, Cryptocoryne moehlmannii, Cryptocoryne nevillii, Cryptocoryne nurii, Cryptocoryne pallidinervia, Cryptocoryne parva, Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia, Cryptocoryne purpurea, Cryptocoryne pygmaea, Cryptocoryne retrospiralis, Cryptocoryne schulzei, Cryptocoryne scurrilis, Cryptocoryne spiralis,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wydler (1800-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wydler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86733-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.